54 killed in violence in northeastern Indian state of Manipur
At least 54 people have lost their lives in violence that broke out this week in the northeastern Indian state of Manipur.
The situation is reported to be tense in the state after the violence that erupted on Wednesday during protests against the inclusion of the non-tribal Meitei community in the Scheduled Tribes category, which would give them a number of privileges.
According to local media reports, some 54 people have lost their lives in violence in the state.
Citing a defense spokesman, the news agency said a total of 13,000 people in the state had been rescued and taken to safe shelters.
Nearly 10 thousand soldiers from the army and the Assam Rifles paramilitaries have been deployed in the state to control the situation.
Indian Law Minister Kiren Rijiju in New Delhi on Saturday called the violence that erupted in Manipur 'very unfortunate,' adding that the government is taking all necessary steps.
Indian Home Minister Amit Shah also said he is constantly monitoring the situation.
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